Head to head
Brian James Race Sport vs Ifor Williams CT166
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 685kg more and is 185kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams CT166 carries 685kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Brian James Race Sport weighs 185kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams CT166 is rated 500kg heavier gross.
- Internal bed: the Ifor Williams CT166 has a bed 37cm (1ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Brian James Race Sport | Ifor Williams CT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3000kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | from 1070kg | 885kg |
| Payload | up to 1930kg | 2615kg |
| Internal bed | 4.5m / 5.0m / 5.5m long x 2.0m / 2.1m wide | 4.87m x 1.90m |
| Axles | Twin | - |
Sources: Brian James Race Sport, Ifor Williams CT166. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Race Sport if...
A step up from the basic A Transporter range for racers and dealers who tie cars down often and want a punched deck for extra restraint options. It sits below the Race Transporter range on price while still covering most single-car trailering needs.
Listed by
- Trek-Trailers Lincolnshire - Doncaster, Belton
- Fieldfare Trailer Centre - Salisbury
- Bicester Trailer Centre - Bicester
- Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK - Wellington, Poole
- Trek-Trailers Three Counties - Hereford
Buy or hire the CT166 if...
- you want one that carries 685kg more
- you want one that is 185kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 500kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 37cm (1ft) longer
Bought by garages, recovery operators and plant hire firms who load low vehicles or compact machinery by tilting the deck to ground level instead of driving up loading ramps. The narrower CT166 bed suits standard cars and single machines.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Brian James Race Sport and the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166 carries 685kg more and is 185kg lighter empty. The Brian James Race Sport is a an open twin-axle car transporter with a fully punched steel deck; the Ifor Williams CT166 is a a tilt-bed car and machinery transporter trailer.
Which is lighter, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166. It is 185kg lighter empty than the Brian James Race Sport.
Which carries more, the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams CT166?
The Ifor Williams CT166, by 685kg.
Can I tow the Brian James Race Sport or the Ifor Williams CT166 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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